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Gus Bilirakis Ranked Most Effective Congressman Representing Florida
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis was ranked as Florida’s most effective member in Congress by the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL).
CEL, an independent organization, is a joint partnership between the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the...
Greek News
Florida Rep. Gus Bilirakis Highlights Importance of Greece as Energy Hub
On Monday, Greek-American Congressman Gus Bilirakis hailed the Greece-US energy alliance and noted that what is good for Greece, Cyprus, and Israel is also good for the US.
In a video message to the 33rd Greek Economic Summit taking place...
Politics
Representatives Gus Bilirakis, Chris Pappas Reelected in US Midterms
Greek-American Representatives Gus Bilirakis and Chris Pappas were reelected in the US midterm elections in Florida and New Hampshire, respectively.
With almost all votes counted, Republican Bilirakis won 70.5 percent of the vote in Florida's District 12. His opponent, Democrat...
Diaspora
U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis Awarded Honorary Doctorate in Greece
The University of West Attica, one of Athens' premiere educational institutions, offered an honorary doctorate to Greek-American Congressman Gus Bilirakis at a ceremony in the Greek capital on Tuesday.
"It was a tremendous honor to get the honorary doctorate. It...
Greek News
Gus Bilirakis Named Florida’s Most Bipartisan Congressman
Gus Bilirakis, a Greek-American from Palm Harbor, Florida, was named the state's most bipartisan Congressman on Monday.
Diaspora
Gus Bilirakis Named Florida’s Most Effective Republican Congressman
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis was named “Florida’s Most Effective House Republican" according to a recently-released list of Congress lawmakers.
Greek News
Greek American Gus Bilirakis Reelected to US House in Florida
Republican US Rep. Gus Bilirakis won Florida’s 12th congressional district and he will continue to represent the area encompassing New Port Richey and areas north of Tampa. Raised in Tarpon Springs, the Florida native is the grandson of Greek...
USA
Greek PM Hit a Home Run in US Visit, Says Congressman Gus Bilirakis
The visit of Greek Prime Minister to the US last week was a resounding success which opens the door for new opportunities in Greek-American relations, Congressman Gus Bilirakis said in an interview with Greek Reporter.
"Kyriakos Mitsotakis was very well...
Greek News
Gus Bilirakis Secures $200 Million to Help Homeless Veterans
Vice chairman of the U.S. House Veterans Affairs Committee, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., helped ensure $200 million will be used to help homeless veterans.
The Greek-American congressman has been actively involved in directing resources to end homelessness within the...
Cyprus
Greek American Congressman Gus Bilirakis Leads Special Order on Role of Cyprus as US Ally
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-Florida) on Wednesday led a Special Order in the House of Representatives to highlight the role of Cyprus as a valuable partner and strategic ally for the U.S.
The Greek American Congressman was joined with his fellow co-Chair of...
Diaspora
Republican Congressman Gus Bilirakis Condemns Turkish President’s Comments
Florida Greek-American Republican congressman Gus Bilirakis has joined prominent Greeks around the world in denouncing Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan's comments in Athens, about a renegotiation of the 1923 Lausanne treaty, ruling relations between Greece and Turkey.
As Co-Chair of...
Greek News
Gus Bilirakis New Vice Chair of Congressional Armenian Caucus
Greek-American Florida Republican Congressman Gus Bilirakis was announced Republican Vice-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. According to Armenpress, the move was warmly welcomed by the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).
"As a deep admirer of the ingenuity,...
USA
Gus Bilirakis on Turkey’s Possible Involvement in Greek Fires
Greek – American Congressman Gus Bilirakis, co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic issues, and member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed his concern regarding reports that Turkey may intentionally have started the forest fires in Greece during...
Greek News
Gus Bilirakis Praises American Bill Concerning Greek Issues
The deputy Kostas(Gus) Bilirakis, member of the American Congress Committee on European Affairs and co-chairman of the Hellenic Caucus at the US Congress, expressed satisfaction that the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives in Washington...
Greek News
Congressman Gus Bilirakis Supports International Religious Freedom
Congressman Gus Bilirakis of Greek descent, was one of the main speakers at a conference sponsored by United Peace Federation USA, and the Washington Times Foundation in Washington.
Mr. Bilirakis stated that religious oppression is an issue that personally touches...